Epilogue: Will the International Community and Its Principles Endure?

Today, the future of the world order is uncertain, owing not only to the Russian aggression but also to certain state practices and the consequent weakening of the fundamental principles of international law. Nevertheless, we can still consider that an international community exists on the grounds of common principles and values that still stand. When we refer to an international community, we are not suggesting that positions are shared across the board: not all members always have exactly the same interests. Members are not equal and interests may vary, but the principles and values remain.